Koufax Dons Dodgers Uniform for First Time Since 1980s

Summary of 3 articles · Updated Feb 24, 2013

For the first time since the late 1980s, Koufax is back in a Dodgers uniform. I've always enjoyed it,'' Koufax said. "I like talking pitching. Koufax, who spent 11 years beginning in 1970 as a Dodgers minor league instructor, said he was approached by Ros… (more)en about returning to the franchise in some capacity at a Dodgers game last summer Even from a distance, the rangy old man in gray uniform pants and a blue hoodie clearly is no ordinary coach. When Farmer heard Friday that Koufax was working with pitchers on a field at the Dodgers’ spring-training site at Camelback Ranch, which the team shares with the White Sox, he made his way over to pay homage to the man he credits for his 11-year major league career. Players pay uncommonly close attention to his advice, and fans crane their necks as he moves easily around the Los Angeles Dodgers' spring training complex. To remind those who have forgotten or don't know the Koufax-Lebowski connection: One of the movie's characters, Walter Sobchak , wanted to emphasize to The Dude why being Jewish was important to him. Their relevant dialogue:

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